Editing Abandoned Town Concepts (HotA) (section)

== Crownwork (Kronverk) ==
{{TownsIn|Crownwork|townimage=Kronverk Town Background.png}}
On 10/DEC/2007, a forum user called "d0s" proposed the concept of a Viking-themed town, and on 26/DEC/07, a [https://forum.df2.ru/index.php?showtopic=7672 DF2 thread] was started for the Crownwork town. All information has been sourced from various threads in the [https://forum.df2.ru/index.php?showforum=75 DF2 topic] and the [http://heroescommunity.com/viewthread.php3?TID=26298 Heroes Community thread]. Commonly referred to as '''Kronverk''' as a transliteration of the Russian "Кронверк", the Crownwork has since become the [[Bulwark]] as of 31/DEC/2024.

The basis of the town's name and principal design philosophy is the real-world [[wikipedia:Crownwork|Crownwork]], a type of ground fortification that can be seen in the [[wikipedia:Kronverk|Kronverk]] of the [[wikipedia:Peter_and_Paul_Fortress|Peter and Paul Fortress]] in [[wikipedia:Saint_Petersburg|Saint Petersburg]]. The town's design was to be influenced by Norse mythology and Nordic cultures, though no town screen or buildings were ever shown. This design is reflected in its creatures, which also take influence from the mountainous and frozen regions of western East Asia, which are and were home to the [[Argali]] and [[Mammoth|Mammoths]] respectively. There were different ideas for creature lineups and statistics, and since the town's concept—at least in its old form—was never released, it is uncertain which lineups or statistics could be seen as "final" or otherwise intended to be that way upon its hypothetical release.
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=== Creatures ===
;Lineup #1
''Note: The resources required for Level 7 & 8 creatures are unknown. [[Crystal]] is used as a stand-in.''
{{CreatureMini
| name           = Frostling
| attack         = 3
| defense        = 4
| shots          = ??
| damage         = 1–2
| health         = 5
| speed          = 5
| growth         = 14
| goldcost       = 50
| level          = 1
| abilities      = Shoots.
}}
{{CreatureMini
| name           = Frostling Ranger
| attack         = {{gt|4}}
| defense        = 4
| shots          = ??
| damage         = 2
| health         = 5
| speed          = {{gt|6}}
| growth         = 14
| goldcost       = 75
| level          = 1+
| abilities      = Shoots.<br>Deals additional frost damage.
}}
{{CreatureMini
| name           = Northern Dwarf
| attack         = 7
| defense        = 7
| shots          = 
| damage         = 2–4
| health         = 22
| speed          = 4
| growth         = 8
| goldcost       = 160
| level          = 2
| abilities      = 
}}
{{CreatureMini
| name           = Mountain Defender
| attack         = 7
| defense        = {{gt|9}}
| shots          = 
| damage         = 2–4
| health         = {{gt|25}}
| speed          = 4
| growth         = 8
| goldcost       = 180
| level          = 2+
| abilities      = Permanent {{gl|Air Shield}}.
}}
{{CreatureMini
| name           = Dwarf Shooter
| attack         = {{gt|8}}
| defense        = {{rt|5}}
| shots          = ??
| damage         = {{rt|1}}–{{gt|6}}
| health         = 22
| speed          = 4
| growth         = 8
| goldcost       = 195
| level          = 2+ Alternative
| abilities      = Shoots.<br>Ignores 20% of enemy {{gl|Defense}} skill.
}}
{{CreatureMini
| name           = Wild Boar
| attack         = 9
| defense        = 6
| shots          = 
| damage         = 3–6
| health         = 30
| speed          = 7
| growth         = 7
| goldcost       = 210
| level          = 3
| abilities      = Berserk.
}}
{{CreatureMini
| name           = Saber-tooth Boar
| attack         = {{gt|10}}
| defense        = {{gt|10}}
| shots          = 
| damage         = 3–{{gt|7}}
| health         = 30
| speed          = 7
| growth         = 7
| goldcost       = 240
| level          = 3+
| abilities      = Berserk.
}}
{{CreatureMini
| name           = Furious Warrior
| attack         = 13
| defense        = 7
| shots          = 
| damage         = 7–9
| health         = 40
| speed          = 6
| growth         = 4
| goldcost       = 300
| level          = 4
| abilities      = When injured, casts {{gl|Bloodlust}} on self.
}}
{{CreatureMini
| name           = Berserker
| attack         = {{gt|14}}
| defense        = {{gt|8}}
| shots          = 
| damage         = {{gt|8}}–9
| health         = {{gt|50}}
| speed          = {{gt|7}}
| growth         = 4
| goldcost       = 350
| level          = 4+
| abilities      = {{gl|Strikes twice}}. When injured, casts {{gl|Bloodlust}} on self.
}}
{{CreatureMini
| name           = Hirdman
| attack         = 12
| defense        = 20
| shots          = 
| damage         = 10–12
| health         = 60
| speed          = 4
| growth         = 3
| goldcost       = 565
| level          = 5
| abilities      = {{gl|Defend|Defending}} in combat grants a 150% bonus to {{gl|Defense}}.
}}
{{CreatureMini
| name           = Shield Master
| attack         = {{gt|14}}
| defense        = {{gt|22}}
| shots          = 
| damage         = 10–12
| health         = {{gt|70}}
| speed          = 4
| growth         = 3
| goldcost       = 600
| level          = 5+
| abilities      = {{gl|Defend|Defending}} in combat grants a {{gt|200%}} bonus to {{gl|Defense}}.
}}
{{CreatureMini
| name           = Crystal Guardian
| attack         = 15
| defense        = 13
| shots          = 
| damage         = 13–17
| health         = 70
| speed          = 6
| growth         = 2
| goldcost       = 1000
| level          = 6
| abilities      = {{gl|Spellcaster}}: Random beneficial (50%) or negative (50%) {{gl|spell}}.
}}
{{CreatureMini
| name           = Crystal Lord
| attack         = {{gt|17}}
| defense        = 13
| shots          = 
| damage         = {{gt|15–20}}
| health         = 70
| speed          = 6
| growth         = 2
| goldcost       = 1200
| level          = 6+
| abilities      = {{gl|Spellcaster}}: Random beneficial ({{gt|60%}}) or negative ({{rt|40%}}) {{gl|spell}}. {{gl|Spell Power}} = 10 + hero's Power.
}}
{{CreatureMini
| name           = Rune Priest
| attack         = {{gt|18}}
| defense        = {{gt|20}}
| shots          = 
| damage         = {{gt|14–18}}
| health         = {{gt|90}}
| speed          = 6
| growth         = 2
| goldcost       = 1150
| level          = 6+ Alternative
| abilities      = {{gl|Spellcaster}}:<br>Rune Magic.
}}
{{CreatureMini
| name           = Yeti
| attack         = 17
| defense        = 18
| shots          = 
| damage         = 30–40
| health         = 200
| speed          = 8
| growth         = 1
| goldcost       = 2000
| level          = 7
| abilities      = Cold Breath.
}}
{{CreatureMini
| name           = Sasquatch
| attack         = {{gt|24}}
| defense        = {{gt|27}}
| shots          = 
| damage         = {{gt|40–50}}
| health         = {{gt|290}}
| speed          = {{gt|9}}
| growth         = 1
| goldcost       = 3500
| resource       = Crystal
| rescost        = 1
| level          = 7+
| abilities      = Cold Breath.<br>{{gl|Spellcaster}}: Icy Death.
}}
{{CreatureMini
| name           = Wendigo
| attack         = 35
| defense        = 35
| shots          = 
| damage         = 45–75
| health         = 750
| speed          = 9
| growth         = 1
| goldcost       = 13500
| resource       = Crystal
| rescost        = 6
| level          = 8
| abilities      = Cold Breath.<br>{{gl|Spellcaster}}: Icy Death. {{gl|Hypnotize|Hypnosis}} (20%).
}}
{{clear|both}}

;Lineup #2
{{CreatureMini
| name           = Pathfinder
| attack         = 6
| defense        = 3
| shots          = 
| damage         = 1–3
| health         = 10
| speed          = 7
| growth         = 12
| level          = 1
}}
{{CreatureMini
| name           = Fighter
| attack         = 7
| defense        = 9
| shots          = 
| damage         = 2–4
| health         = 25
| speed          = 3
| growth         = 10
| level          = 2
}}
{{CreatureMini
| name           = Axe Thrower
| attack         = 8
| defense        = 5
| shots          = ??
| damage         = 3–5
| health         = 20
| speed          = 7
| growth         = 7
| level          = 3
| abilities      = Shoots.
}}
{{CreatureMini
| name           = Cannoneer
| attack         = 7
| defense        = 6
| shots          = ??
| damage         = 1–9
| health         = 25
| speed          = 4
| growth         = 6
| level          = 3 Alternative
| abilities      = Shoots.
}}
{{CreatureMini
| name           = Bonebreaker
| attack         = 17
| defense        = 5
| shots          = 
| damage         = 7–11
| health         = 50
| speed          = 8
| growth         = 4
| level          = 4
}}
{{CreatureMini
| name           = Argali
| attack         = 9
| defense        = 11
| shots          = 
| damage         = 6–9
| health         = 40
| speed          = 10
| growth         = 5
| level          = 4 Alternative
}}
{{CreatureMini
| name           = Skáld
| attack         = 10
| defense        = 14
| shots          = 
| damage         = 10–13
| health         = 50
| speed          = 5
| growth         = 4
| level          = 5
}}
{{CreatureMini
| name           = Shaman
| attack         = 14
| defense        = 8
| shots          = 
| damage         = 3–5
| health         = 30
| speed          = 7
| growth         = 4
| level          = 5 Alternative
}}
{{CreatureMini
| name           = Rhinoceros
| attack         = 15
| defense        = 18
| shots          = 
| damage         = 18–25
| health         = 130
| speed          = 6
| growth         = 2
| level          = 6
}}
{{CreatureMini
| name           = Wendigo
| attack         = 20
| defense        = 40
| shots          = 
| damage         = 30–40
| health         = 250
| speed          = 6
| growth         = 1
| level          = 7
}}
{{clear|both}}

=== Gallery ===
<gallery mode="packed-hover" heights="100px">
Alex-ander Bulwark Argali 01.gif|[[Argali]] by [[Alex-ander]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Argali 02.gif|[[Argali]] by [[Alex-ander]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Argali Rider.gif|Argali Rider by [[Alex-ander]]
Agar Bulwark Berserker 02.jpg|Axe Thrower by [[Agar (Artist)|Agar]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Axe Thrower.gif|Axe Thrower by [[Alex-ander]]
Agar Bulwark Berserker 01.jpg|Berserker by [[Agar (Artist)|Agar]]
Agar Bulwark Berserker 03.jpg|Berserker by [[Agar (Artist)|Agar]]
Agar Bulwark Berserker 04.jpg|Berserker by [[Agar (Artist)|Agar]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Berserker 01.gif|Berserker by [[Alex-ander]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Berserker 02.gif|Berserker by [[Alex-ander]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Berserker 03.gif|Berserker by [[Alex-ander]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Berserker 04.gif|Berserker by [[Alex-ander]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Boars.jpg|Boars by [[Alex-ander]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Boar Rider.png|Boar Rider by [[Alex-ander]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Bombard.gif|Bombard (Siege unit) by [[Alex-ander]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Dwarf Bombard Goblin.gif|Manned Bombard striking a [[Goblin]] by [[Alex-ander]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Dwarf Berserker 01.gif|Dwarf Bonecracker by [[Alex-ander]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Dwarf Berserker 02.gif|Dwarf Berserker by [[Alex-ander]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Dwarf Flamethrower 02.gif|Dwarf Flamethrower by [[Alex-ander]]
Agar Bulwark Stonethrower.jpg|Stonethrower by [[Agar (Artist)|Agar]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Dwarf Miner 01.gif|Dwarf Cannoneer by [[Alex-ander]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Dwarf Flamethrower 01.gif|Dwarf Shooter by [[Alex-ander]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Dwarf Shooter 01.gif|Dwarf Shooter by [[Alex-ander]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Dwarf Shooter 02.gif|Dwarf Shooter by [[Alex-ander]]
Agar Bulwark Dwarf Warrior.jpg|Dwarf Warrior by [[Agar (Artist)|Agar]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Dwarf Miner 02.gif|Dwarf Miner by [[Alex-ander]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Dwarf Soldier 01.gif|Dwarf Soldier / Northern Dwarf by [[Alex-ander]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Dwarf Soldier 02.gif|Dwarf Veteran / Dwarf Shield Bearer by [[Alex-ander]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Shield Master.jpg|Shield Master by [[Alex-ander]]
Agar Bulwark Fenrir.jpg|Fenrir by [[Agar (Artist)|Agar]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Dwarf Warrior 01.gif|Hirdman by [[Alex-ander]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Dwarf Warrior 02.gif|Flame Warrior by [[Alex-ander]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Fire Giant.gif|Fire Giant by [[Alex-ander]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Frostling 01.gif|Frostling by [[Alex-ander]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Frostling 02.gif|Frostling Ranger by [[Alex-ander]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Highlander 01.gif|Highlander by [[Alex-ander]]
Agar Bulwark Pathfinder.jpg|Pathfinder by [[Agar (Artist)|Agar]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Highlander 02.gif|Pathfinder by [[Alex-ander]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Mountain King.jpg|Mountain King by [[Alex-ander]]
Agar Bulwark Ram.jpg|Ram by [[Agar (Artist)|Agar]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Ram.gif|Ram by [[Alex-ander]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Rhinoceros.gif|Rhinoceros by [[Alex-ander]]
Agar Bulwark Rune Priest.jpg|Rune Priest by [[Agar (Artist)|Agar]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Rune Priest 01.gif|Rune Priest by [[Alex-ander]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Rune Priest 02.gif|Rune Priest by [[Alex-ander]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Rune Priest 03.gif|Rune Priest by [[Alex-ander]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Shaman.gif|[[Shaman]] by [[Alex-ander]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Snow Leopard.gif|Snow Leopard by [[Alex-ander]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Tank 01.gif|Tank by [[Alex-ander]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Tank 02.gif|Tank by [[Alex-ander]]
Agar Bulwark Valkyrie.jpg|Valkyrie by [[Agar (Artist)|Agar]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Yeti 01.gif|[[Yeti]] by [[Alex-ander]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Yeti 02.gif|[[Mountain Spirit|Wendigo]] by [[Alex-ander]]
Alex-ander Bulwark Yeti 03.gif|[[Mountain Spirit|Wendigo]] by [[Alex-ander]]
Agar Bulwark Dwarf Bear.jpg|Dwarf and Bear by [[Agar (Artist)|Agar]]
SS Hota PR3.webp|Crownwork army facing Hell Steeds and Nightmares (alternative [[Inferno]] units).
SS Hota PR4.webp|Crownwork army facing [[Cathedral (HotA)|Cathedral]] units.
SS Hota PR17.png|Crownwork army facing a [[Stronghold]] army.
SS Hota PR20.png|Crownwork army facing a [[Necropolis]] army, featuring [[Skeleton]] Archers.
SS Hota PR18.png|Crownwork creature recruitment screen.
SS Hota PR26.png|Crownwork creature recruitment screen.
CreatureBackground Kronverk.png|Reconstructed Creature Background
Kronverk Town Screen Background Old.png|Older Town Screen Background
</gallery>